Barnes Pond, Hampden County, Massachusetts

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     There's some flowing water close by, Cook Brook is a stream you can have a look at while here; after a long day outdoors Elm Motel is a brilliant place to spend a night or two. There's so much to do here at Barnes Pond that you need to camp here for a while, Wilderness Experience Unlimtd is a nice place for that, and the scenery at Tekoa Dam is stunning. Barnes Pond is a rather wet place usually with a good deal of rainfall; most of the rain falls through May;  
   January on the other hand is the driest.
This lake is so wonderful. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Blandford since you're here, and Little River is a perfect whitewater spot close by. Any time is a good time at Barnes Pond if you like the outdoors. Go for a hike on the Richard Trail, and a round of golf at nearby Southwick Country Club is a tremendous way to kill some time. This site rules, just explore all the exciting things to
 
               do close to Barnes Pond. Barnes Pond is not the only place nearby, Tekoa Reservoir is a nearby lake, and you can make out Russell Mountain from Barnes Pond.
Skiing at Ski Sundown is one of those things you just must do; in case you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Westfield River. High temperatures at Barnes Pond through the summer are in the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Barnes Pond. Going for a hike on the Link Trail is always a perfect adventure; if you've had enough of Barnes Pond, Moose Meadow Brook Reservoir is close by.
If you need a spot to stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD is a good choice; you'll most likely meet some people from Springfield here. This lake is so wonderful. If you came to camp Sodom Mountain Campground is a glorious place to do that; don't leave Barnes Pond without first going for a hike along the County Road Trail.

 
Elm Motel, Westfield
3 miles away
The Elm Motel welcomes families, couples, business and corporate guests. We are located near downtown Westfield. Located minutes from Six Flags, Westfield State College and Eastern States Expo guests ...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield
5 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Barnes Pond, Hampden County, Massachusetts
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Local climate location: CHESTER 15 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.13917
Longitude: -72.81278

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These outdoors activities are available near Barnes Pond.
 Hotels Near Barnes Pond:
Elm Motel, Westfield, 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield, 5 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Westfield, 6 miles away
Dutch Iris Inn, The, Granby, 10 miles away
Homewood Suites by Hilton HolyokeSpringfield/North, Holyoke, 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Barnes Pond:
Wilderness Experience Unlimtd, Westfield, 2 miles away
Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 5 miles away
Southwick Acres Campground, Southwick, 6 miles away
Golden Acres Campground, Hampden County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Barnes Pond:
Blandford, Massachusetts, 8 miles away
      465 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut, 20 miles away
      625 vertical feet
Otis Ridge, Massachusetts, 20 miles away
      400 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Barnes Pond:
Little River, Hampden CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road)
Westfield River, Hampden CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell)
Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington)
 National Parks Near Barnes Pond:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 66 miles away
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY, 70 miles away
 Trails Near Barnes Pond:
Link Trail, Hampden County, 2 miles away
Richard Trail, Hampden County, 3 miles away
County Road Trail, Hampden County, 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Barnes Pond:
Southwick Country Club, Southwick, 4 miles away
Shaker Farms Country Club, Westfield, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Barnes Pond:
Tekoa Reservoir, Hampden CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Moose Meadow Brook Reservoir, Hampden CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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